Cranberry

Scientific Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon

Description

Trailing vine with tart red berries.

Therapeutic Properties

Urinary tract support (prevention)

Temperament

Cool

How to Use

Juice; Capsules

Dosage

Standardized proanthocyanidins per label

Precautions

Warfarin interaction reports; kidney stone risk in excess

Replacement / Alternatives

Bearberry (short-term)

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany